Global Studies (GLST) 230

Overview

This introductory course is designed for social science and humanities students and those students interested in pursuing more advanced political economy courses. Globalization and World Politics introduces theoretical and practical issues associated with the radical global processes that are now affecting human life locally and globally. The interdisciplinary readings emphasize the political, economic, cultural, institutional, technological, and ecological implications of globalization and allow you to evaluate whether these processes pose opportunities or challenges for individuals, societies, and the global community.

Outline

The course consists of the following four units:

Unit 1: An Introduction to Globalization

Unit 2: Mapping Globalization and Global Politics: Some Approaches

Unit 3: Globalization, the Market and the State

Unit 4: Issues in Globalization and World Politics: Environment, Culture, and Institutions

Evaluation

To receive credit for GLST 230, you must complete and submit Assignment 1, Assignment 2, and the Final Examination. You must obtain a mark of at least D (50%) on the Final Examination and an overall course mark of at least "D" (50 percent). Grades will be distributed as follows:

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.

Course Materials

Textbooks

Other Materials

The course materials include a reading file.

Challenge for Credit Course Overview

The Challenge for Credit process allows students to demonstrate that they have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university level course.

Full information for the Challenge for Credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.

• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Policy
• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Procedures

Challenge Evaluation

To receive credit for the GLST 230 challenge registration, you must achieve a grade of at least "C-" (60 per cent) on the examination.

Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Course Registration Form

• Challenge for Credit Form